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Early charts from the Mediterranean

The Caird Library and Archive’s display case highlighted three colourful charts from the rich cartographic collection of Royal Museums Greenwich.

Paper conservation challenges at the Caird Library

Find out why centuries-old papers often look so much better than decade-old ones.

Sickness and health at sea

The Caird Library and Archive's new display case highlights sickness and healthcare in the Georgian Royal Navy

Protecting human rights in the fishing industry

Exploitation, slavery and even murder have been documented on board modern fishing fleets

'Art helps us feel the urgency of the climate crisis'

Illustrator Amber Cooper-Davies explores how art can respond to climate change

'Artists can work with scientists to confront climate change'

Artist Jamie Ardor highlights the power of visual communication in the face of the climate crisis

Joy and Work: the fate of the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff

This month we investigate an Archive and Library oversize pamphlet (PBB9342) entitled Freude und Arbeit (Joy and Work) dated 1938, Germany.

Thoughts on sea level rise

Artist Sarah Garrod considers her changing relationship with the sea, and the 'watery magic' of wet process photography

Workhouse woe and boys saved from blindness: stories from HMS NHS: the Nautical Health Service

Discover just some of the stories recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital.

Museum pests: what are they and how do we stop them?

Protecting the collections is one of the most important jobs at Royal Museums Greenwich. But what exactly are the dangers?